Ryan Gosling in Talks to Star in ‘Star Wars’ Movie From Shawn Levy

Adam B. Vary

21 January 2025 at 4:10 pm·1-min read

The Force is with Ryan Gosling.

The “Barbie” and “La La Land” star is in negotiations to star in an untitled “Star Wars” movie to be directed by “Deadpool & Wolverine” filmmaker Shawn Levy. Screenwriter Jonathan Tropper (“This Is Where I Leave You,” “The Adam Project”) has been writing the screenplay for the film, which Levy has been developing since late 2022. Levy is also producing via 21 Laps, along with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

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